Integrated touch sensor and light apparatus
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1. A selectively self-illuminating switching apparatus, comprising:
- a touch responsive switching device adapted to provide an electrical response in response to an external stimulus;
a light emitting device electrically coupled to said touch responsive switching device.
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Abstract
A touch sensor is physically integrated with a light emitting device to provide a switching device with built-in backlighting. In some embodiments, the touch sensor and the light emitting device share electrical components.
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6 Claims
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1. A selectively self-illuminating switching apparatus, comprising:
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a touch responsive switching device adapted to provide an electrical response in response to an external stimulus;
a light emitting device electrically coupled to said touch responsive switching device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A selectively self-illuminating switching apparatus, comprising:
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a substrate;
a touch responsive switching device disposed on said substrate;
said touch responsive switching device adapted to provide an electrical response in response to an external stimulus;
said touch responsive switching device comprising at least one electrode;
a light emitting device disposed on said substrate; and
a dielectric separating said light emitting device from said touch responsive switching device.
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